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The Radiation Therapy Team Lead reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Attends departmental morning huddle and is point person for department.
• Reviews radiation doses and other appropriate computations from tables or computerized treatment plans.
• Conduct simulations to develop patient treatment plans and ensure effective delivery of radiation therapy.
• Administers radiation therapy in accordance with treatment plan.
• Assesses patient during daily treatments for reactions or changes in physical/mental performance, reports changes to radiation oncologist, as necessary, for further assessment.
• Maintains communication with patient and family members explaining procedures to be performed, reinforcing instructions from the radiation oncologist, and providing continual reassurance.
• Operates and maintains equipment; notifies appropriate personnel of problems.
• Charts treatment parameters and records daily treatment information.
• Ability to download and transfer electronic patient data into hospital EMR system.
• Responsible for supply inventory and ordering as well as evaluation of new equipment.
• Coordinates the patient scheduling activities of the department based on established protocols.
• Anticipates future staffing needs and assists in making the necessary arrangements for coverage.
• Assumes responsibility for efficient and effective use of time and effort of all staff.
• Maintains patient scheduling and staff assignments, which facilitate overall patient's flow.
• Serves as a Liaison between the therapists, clinic, physics, nursing, and clerical areas of the department.
• Assures compliance with established protocols, in addition to regulatory requirements.
• Participates in evaluations and provides feedback regarding Therapists' performance of treatments, motivation, education, and orientation.
• Accountable for technical efforts and competency.
• Ensures quality through routine chart checking, maintenance of daily treatment record, evaluation of treatment environment, and implementation of treatment plans.
• Reviews issues/problems, recommends action to ensure compliance.
• Performs all therapeutic protocols and procedures as needed.
• Provides input to the Manager on budget planning, particularly revenue, staffing and cost containment strategies.
• Assists in the training and orientation of new staff and in the instruction of Radiation Therapy students and Radiation Oncology Residents.
• Functions as the mentor/role model for clinical and technical practices.
• Works on patient focus studies
• Actively participate in patient satisfaction results
• Participate in ACoS, ACR and Joint Commission surveys as necessary.

Required:

• 2 to 3 years of undergraduate education or equivalent
• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology Program
• State of Illinois IEMA Division of Nuclear Safety License
• A.R.R.T
• BLS through American Heart Association
• Five years’ experience as a Radiation Therapist

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Radiation Therapy or related field

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.